# Flying Start Bryn Celyn Dechrau'n Pen Y Groes

Flying Start Bryn Celyn Dechrau'n Pen Y Groes is a sessional pre-school at Bryn Celyn Primary School, Bryn Celyn, Cardiff, CF23 7EH, in Pentwyn, Cardiff. It is registered for 32 children. It opens 09:15–15:10, Mon–Fri, term time only. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Darling Buds FS Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-bryn-celyn-dechraun-pen-y-groes-sin00012516qdpb  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bryn Celyn Primary School, Bryn Celyn, Cardiff, CF23 7EH
- Opening hours: 09:15–15:10, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 32
- Run by: [Darling Buds FS Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/darling-buds-fs-limited)
- CIW service number: SIN-00012516-QDPB

## Care Inspectorate Wales and official records

Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating.

Care Inspectorate Wales gives each area its own grade: Excellent, Good, Adequate or Poor. There is no overall grade, and we never make one up.

Report: https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory

Official records:

- CIW registration: Registered (Reference SIN-00012516-QDPB). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Inspections on record: Dates not published in the register (see the inspection reports on the CIW website). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 10 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1174573)
- Childcare Offer for Wales: Not registered for the Childcare Offer for Wales. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Flying Start: Flying Start childcare provider. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Who runs it: Limited company. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:15–15:10
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Bryn Celyn Primary School, Bryn Celyn, Cardiff, CF23 7EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.523607,-3.142314

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Parc Coed-y-Nant, 0.1 miles
- Park: Parc Waun Fach, 0.2 miles
- Park: Wyncliffe Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Riverside Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Pontprennau Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cardiff there are about 3.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Step By Step Llanrumney Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-by-step-llanrumney-hall-sin00011078mjnk) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-pili-pala-sin00012559jjhx) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [St Cadocs Flying Start](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-cadocs-flying-start-sin00012901xpsf) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:15 | 0.7 miles |
| [Tea Timers Wrap Around and Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tea-timers-wrap-around-and-holiday-club-sin00013120rllv) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–15:15 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Angels Flying Start Powerhouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-flying-start-powerhouse-sin00014792jpvg) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Cylch Y Coed](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-y-coed-sin00014599pcqf) | CIW ratings |  | 09:15–12:30 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Flying Start Bryn Celyn Dechrau'n Pen Y Groes's opening hours?

Flying Start Bryn Celyn Dechrau'n Pen Y Groes opens 09:15–15:10, Mon–Fri.

### Is Flying Start Bryn Celyn Dechrau'n Pen Y Groes open all year?

No. Flying Start Bryn Celyn Dechrau'n Pen Y Groes is open term time only.

### What are Flying Start Bryn Celyn Dechrau'n Pen Y Groes's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

Flying Start Bryn Celyn Dechrau'n Pen Y Groes's CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating.

### How many children can Flying Start Bryn Celyn Dechrau'n Pen Y Groes take?

Flying Start Bryn Celyn Dechrau'n Pen Y Groes is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Does Flying Start Bryn Celyn Dechrau'n Pen Y Groes offer funded childcare?

In Wales, the Childcare Offer gives eligible working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds up to 30 hours a week of funded early education and childcare, and Flying Start funds childcare for 2-year-olds in eligible areas. CIW lists Flying Start Bryn Celyn Dechrau'n Pen Y Groes: not registered for the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Flying Start Bryn Celyn Dechrau'n Pen Y Groes: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### Who runs Flying Start Bryn Celyn Dechrau'n Pen Y Groes?

Flying Start Bryn Celyn Dechrau'n Pen Y Groes is run by Darling Buds FS Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Flying Start Bryn Celyn Dechrau'n Pen Y Groes?

Heath High Level is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate Wales, as of 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)

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